Product classification
HS code for LED panel light: 9405.42
Luminaires and light fittings, electric, designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources.
Classification of LED panel light under HS 9405.42
LED panel lights are classified under HS code 9405.42, which specifically covers luminaires and light fittings that are electric and designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources. This classification is determined by the 2022 Harmonized System updates, which introduced specific subheadings for LED technology to distinguish them from traditional incandescent or fluorescent fixtures. The classification applies to complete luminaires that include the housing, the LED light source, and the necessary circuitry or drivers. These products are generally used for interior lighting in offices, hospitals, and residential buildings, providing uniform illumination through a flat panel design. To qualify for this code, the fixture must be a finished product ready for installation, rather than a component part or an individual LED bulb.
- Covers
- Recessed LED ceiling panels
- Surface-mounted LED panel luminaires
- Back-lit LED panels for commercial offices
- Edge-lit LED flat panels
- Dimmable LED panel light fixtures
- Also under 9405.42
- Philips Hue Smart Bulbs (integrated fixtures)
- Cree LED Recessed Lighting
- Lithonia Lighting LED Troffers
- Signify (Philips Lighting) LED fixtures
- Feit Electric LED fixtures
Codes often confused with 9405.42
Common mistake. A frequent point of confusion involves HS code 9405.11, which covers chandeliers and other electric ceiling or wall light fittings. While many LED panels are mounted on ceilings, 9405.42 is the more specific code for LED-only luminaires under modern customs guidelines. Additionally, importers sometimes mistakenly use 8541.41, which is reserved for individual light-emitting diodes (the semiconductor components) rather than the complete lighting fixture. Another error is using 9405.19 for non-LED ceiling lights, which does not account for the specific LED technology requirement of the 9405.42 subheading.
Top exporters and importers of HS 940542 (the code used for LED panel light), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 940542 (the code used for LED panel light) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 64% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 940542, not only LED panel light.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $11.4B 64% of world exports
- 2 Germany $1.2B 6.6% of world exports
- 3 Poland $534M 3.0% of world exports
World total: $17.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $2.1B 17% of world imports
- 2 Germany $1.2B 9.9% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $532M 4.4% of world imports
World total: $12.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for LED panel light
Brazil classifies LED panel light under NCM 9405.42.00: HS 9405.42 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about LED panel light
What is the HS code for LED panel light?
The HS code for LED panel light is 940542 (Luminaires and light fittings; electric, designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources). The primary HS code for LED panel lights is 9405.42, which covers electric LED luminaires and light fittings.
How do I classify LED panel light for customs?
LED panel light is classified under HS code 940542 — Luminaires and light fittings; electric, designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include the LED driver?
Yes, when the LED driver is imported as part of the complete panel light fixture, the entire unit is classified under 9405.42. If the driver is imported separately, it may be classified under 8504.40.
Which countries are the top exporters of LED panel light (HS 940542)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 940542 (the code used for LED panel light) in UN Comtrade data were China ($11.4B, 64% of world exports), Germany ($1.2B) and Poland ($534M). World exports came to about $17.8B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of LED panel light (HS 940542)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 940542 (the code used for LED panel light) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.1B, 17% of world imports), Germany ($1.2B) and the Netherlands ($532M). World imports came to about $12.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for LED panel light the same in all countries?
The base HS code 940542 for LED panel light is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for LED panel light in Brazil?
In Brazil, LED panel light (HS 940542) is classified under NCM 9405.42.00.